Crispy Plantain Chips with Cuban Mojo Sauce

Do you call these chicharitas, platanitos, or chifles? No matter what you call them, learn how to make crispy plantain chips in 3 different ways: fried on the stove, baked in the oven, or cooked in the air fryer. Cooked in 15 minutes or less and served with a delicious Cuban garlic mojo sauce!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 large green plantains
• Neutral oil (or cooking spray)
• Salt to taste
• 6 cloves garlic (mashed to a paste)
• 1/4 cup fresh navel orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Prep Work ---
2. 2Peel the green plantains by slicing a shallow opening lengthwise using a sharp knife. Remove the green peel. Discard.
3. 3Thinly slice the plantain into round slices, about 1/8-inch thick, using a knife or a mandoline slicer. You want them to be all the same thickness so they all cook evenly.
4. 4To make the garlic mojo dipping sauce, whisk all the ingredients until combined in a small bowl. Set aside.
5. 5--- Frying On The Stove ---
6. 6In a large deep skillet, heat about 1 cup of oil to 400ºF. The oil should be about 1/2 inch deep.
7. 7Add plantain slices to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
8. 8Remove the fried plantain chips with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt. Enjoy!
9. 9--- Frying In The Air Fryer ---
10. 10Place the plantain slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook them in batches.
11. 11Cook the plantain slices for 10-12 minutes at 360ºF, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
12. 12Once crispy and golden, remove the chips from the air fryer and immediately sprinkle them with salt. Enjoy!
13. 13--- Baking In The Oven ---
14. 14Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
15. 15Place plantain slices on a baking sheet. Spray with cooking oil and place in the oven.
16. 16Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Sprinkle with salt. Enjoy!